Country Fried Yellow Squash

Adopted Recipe...I worked through all my adopted recipes and made changes to suit my tastes and cooking habits. I do not cook with bacon grease, so I changed the recipe from bacon grease to butter. (Note added 2/5/06).

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 batch

Ingredients

• 2 -3  lbs  yellow squash
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons onions, diced
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  cream

Directions

1. Wash tender yellow squash; remove stem and blossom ends.
2. Cut into 1/2-inch rounds.
3. Place squash, butter, onions and salt into heavy skillet.
4. Add water.
5. Cover and cook on medium low heat until water is absorbed and squash is tender.
6. Lightly mash with a fork.
7. Add sugar and cream.
8. Let it cook slowly until mixture is fairly dry and flavors develop, being careful not to let it scorch.